Accounts & Bookkeeping Officer

Wellness at the Coach House; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wellness At The Coach House seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financials within a hybrid framework combining on-site and remote work. Reporting to the Director, you will ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, VAT compliance, and close coordination with an external accountant for statutory filings.

The successful candidate will bring proven Xero experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently in a hospitality/wellness

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' bookkeeping or accounts experience.
• Hospitality sector experience advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero.
• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Handle accounts receivable, invoicing, and credit control.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Wellness At The Coach House

Job Title:

Location:

Hybrid

Position Type:

Part-Time, Approx. 6 hours P/W

Start Date:

September 2026

About the Role

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our award-winning spa and wellness business.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely financial reporting, and compliance with Irish Revenue requirements. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with approximately one day per week based‑site and the remainder worked remotely, subject to business requirements and key reporting deadlines.

The successful candidate will have proven bookkeeping experience, excellent organisational skills, and the confidence to work independently. Demonstrable commercial experience usingXeroin a commercial environment is essential. Previous experience in the hospitality, spa, wellness, hotel, leisure, or retail sectors would be a distinct advantage, particularly in businesses with multiple revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Financial Operations

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping function using Xero.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare supplier payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing and credit control where required.
• Complete bank, credit card, and merchant account reconciliations.
• Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, online payment platforms, and booking systems.
• Reconcile daily takings across treatments, retail sales, memberships, gift vouchers, deposits, and online sales.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.

Monthly Financial Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with Irish Revenue requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Directors.
• Monitor cash balances and report any significant variances or issues to management.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and financial close processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.

Year-End & Compliance

• Liaise with the external accountant to support the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory returns.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with Irish accounting standards and Revenue requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Demonstrable experience usingXeroin a commercial environment is essential.
• Experience preparing and filing VAT returns for Irish businesses.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience within the hospitality, spa, wellness, hotel, leisure, or retail sectors.
• Experience reconciling POS systems, booking platforms, merchant service providers, and online payment systems.
• Experience managing businesses with multiple revenue streams, including retail, services, memberships, deposits, and gift vouchers.

What We Offer

• Part-time role (6 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary (DOE).
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to join an award-winning spa andwellnessbusiness with a reputation for excellence.
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.

If you are a proactive, highly organised Bookkeeper who enjoys working in a dynamic hospitality environment and takes pride in producing accurate financial information, we would love to hear from you.